How to Prevent Vascular Disease

Every 37 seconds, someone dies of vascular disease.Get Screened for Vascular DiseaseVascular disease can strike anyone, at any age, at any time. And it often strikes without warning... symptoms may not appear until it is limb or life threatening.

Important: If an emergency arises, get medical treatment immediately — Dial 911 — especially if you experience loss of vision, slurred speech, extreme dizziness or confusion, weakness in a limb, or severe chest or abdominal pain. Quick action can save your life.

 

Here's what you can do to reduce the risk of a major disability or even death:

  • Do not smoke or use any tobacco products.
  • Adopt healthy eating habits.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Reduce high blood pressure.
  • Keep your cholesterol levels under control.
  • If you are diabetic, control your blood sugar level.
  • Reduce stress.
  • Communicate your family health history to your doctor, particularly if a blood relative had poor circulation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease.
  • Get regular physical examinations from your doctor.

Invest in Research

1 out of 3 people die from vascular disease. By investing to vascular research, you could save the life of your mother, a friend or, even, yourself. There are several ways that you can make a donation today:

  • Donate securely online using the Donate button.
  • Phone in your donation by calling 1-650-368-6022.
  • Mail this form with a check or money order to:

Vascular Cures
555 Price Ave., Suite 180
Redwood City, CA 94063